State of Health

Winona Bynum at Old City Acres farm in Belleville.

Michigan's local food economy rises to meet COVID-19's challenges

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, July 07, 2020

People walk and bike down Washington Street in Ann Arbor.

Pandemic prompts Michigan communities to open streets for safer exercise and transportation

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, June 30, 2020

Michigan National Guard members volunteer at Food Gatherers.

During pandemic, food banks and rescues innovate to feed more Michiganders than ever before

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, June 23, 2020

Memes used by the Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland to promote COVID-19 awareness.

In COVID-19 crisis, Michigan's public health pros leverage social media for good

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, June 16, 2020

Warmline peer support specialist Elizabeth Forejt of Grand Rapids.

Michigan's mental health 'warmline' offers free peer support during pandemic

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, June 09, 2020

Arbor Circle therapist Marvin Mckenzie simulates a telehealth visit with a colleague.

Telehealth use surges in Michigan during pandemic, with 'tremendous' benefits

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, May 26, 2020

Tri-County Office on Aging volunteer Robin Barfoot makes a friendly reassurance call from her home.

Friendly reassurance calls help Michigan elders fight isolation during pandemic

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, May 12, 2020

Health journalism infographic

Michigan innovators step up to reverse nationwide decline in health journalism

Patrick DunnTuesday, May 05, 2020

Susan Salhaney and Ewa Matuszewski at Judson Family Center in Warren.

Improving Michigan's health care system requires changing how we think about health

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, April 21, 2020

Meals on Wheels driver Lamar Ellington gives Beverly Sullivan, 79, a meal delivery for her mom, Ellen Dennis, 97.

Here’s how Michigan helps elders stay where they want to be: at home

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, March 31, 2020

Carrie Hays McElroy and Michelle Moccia.

Michigan providers adopt age-friendly health system model to give elders better care

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, March 24, 2020

R2AAA elder-abuse victims specialist program manager Angela Shepherd, R2AAA assistant director Kara Lorenz-Goings, and R2AAA executive director Julie Wetherby.

Safe Haven programs offer rare respite for Michiganders experiencing elder abuse

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 25, 2020

Community integrated paramedics Kim Whalen and Lt. Kevin Bailey of the Bloomfield Township Fire Department conduct a patient visit.

Michigan paramedics are using a new model to promote good health before emergency strikes

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 18, 2020

Debra Chopp and law student Esther Vinarov.

Lawyers and doctors are teaming up to provide better health care – and legal aid – to Michiganders

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 04, 2020

One of Cherry Health's dental clinics.

Here's how Michigan providers are improving whole-body health by integrating dental and primary care

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 14, 2020

Deidre Hurse, interim executive director of the Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance.

Community health workers provide vital care and peer support for vulnerable Michiganders

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 07, 2020

Samantha McKenzie at Hidden Harvest.

Michigan wastes massive amounts of food. Here's how it can be rescued to improve people's health.

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, December 17, 2019

Dwayne Cole at Ruth Ellis Center.

Ruth Ellis Center helps LGBTQ youth feel "celebrated" through integrated primary and behavioral care

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, December 10, 2019

Susan Salhaney at Judson Family Center in Warren.

Integrating behavioral health into pediatric care holds longterm benefits

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, December 03, 2019

Michigan Department of Education partnership agreement liaison Lisa Francisco; Battle Creek Public Schools superintendent Kim Carter; and Battle Creek Community Foundation president and CEO Brenda Hunt at a Bearcat Meeting.

Battle Creek meetings bring schools, health providers, law enforcement together to help kids thrive

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, October 29, 2019

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State of Health is a series about how Michigan communities are rising to address health challenges. Previous coverage examined health disparities and how they affect Michigan's children and seniors and integrated care and its potential to improve Michiganders' health. This series is made possible with funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.

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